Arizona Cactus League gains teams for next spring
The Cactus League could expand to at least six teams with four in the Phoenix area, plus Tucson and Palm Springs. Seattle Pilots sign a long-term Tempe training pact, Seattle and Oakland eye training in the Valley, and Kansas City eyes Sun City, hinting at an eight-team season next year.
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Palm Springs
Tucson
Oakland Athletics
Mesa
Pat Patterson
Seattle Pilots
Tempe
Davis
Weirich
Indians
Giants
Kansas City Royals
Sun City
Kansas City
Florida
Royals
Cedric Tallis
Arizona
Tallis
San Diego
Yuma
Seattle
Glendale
Gabe Paul
Chicago
Baltimore Tenes
York Ae
Detroit Enesene
Allanta Aaa
Minnesota
Washington
Philadelshia
Iitisburah
California
Francisco
Ouls
Oston
Angeles
Cincinnati
Houston
Atia Newcee
Oakland
York
Ralway
Gam
Cleveland
We ' Um
Jenkins
Halternan
Hicago
New Joris
Selma
Koosman
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Short
Rnesesa
Atlantness
Dierker
Talbot
New Chicago
Car- Singer
Los Angeles
Krausse
Elf- Pittsburgh
McGlothiin
Detroit
Atlanta
Housto Cerne
San Francisco
Nesota
Boswell
Williamas Chicano
Altimare
Hardin
Ortega
Detro
Oklahoma
Baltimore
Bosso
Phoenix
Indianapolis
Diego
Denver
ATA
Hawaii Sscceseseste
Grangaard Wins With Late Hit As ASU Beats Arizona
Arizona State edges Arizona 2-1 in a Western Athletic Conference game where Dave Grangaard delivered a ninth inning single for the winning run. ASU benchs Pentland, the standout hitter, to face Grangaard, while Pentland is praised for his on-base threat as Arizona falters. Grangaard’s hit comes with runners on first and third and one out off Tim Plodinec.
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Jim Dawson
Phoenix
Arizona
Wildcats
Dave Grangaard
Arizona State
Jeff Pentland
ASU
Pentland
Sun Devil
Bobby Winkles
Tim Plodince
Grangaard
Plodinec
Devil
Winkles
Bill Cotton
Municipal Stadium
Sun Devils
New Mexico
Tucson
Arnold Shuts Down Wildcats In Close Arizona Win
Right-hander Joe Arnold limited the Wildcats to three hits and allowed a seventh inning run on a walk and single by AA shortstop Steve Ballard. Fred Nelson batted four-for-four for Arizona State, scoring the winning run as Grengaard tallied ASU’s first run amid an error filled night by Arizona’s infield. John Dolinsek and stellar defense backed Arnold, while ASU’s Grangaard frustrates UA with key hits.
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Joe Arnold
Wildcats
Steve Ballard
Plodinec
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Arizona
Ballard
Devil
Fred Nelson
Pat Anderson
Nelson
John Dolinsek
Winkles
Arnold
Jerry Stitt
Cat Tales
Grangaard
ASU
Jekyll Hyde
Grandaard
Cotton
Frank Lancet
Piodinec
Derby Colts Not New To Jockeys In Derby Field
Eight of the 24 Kentucky Derby colts had been ridden by rival jockeys in the 1 1/4 mile classic field. Verbatim and Gleaming Sword show the most prior ride history, while six horses including Den B and Francie Hat carried little enemy experience. Familiar pairings and multiple prior mounts highlight the competitive edges in the Derby lineup.
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Louisville, Ky
Elmendorf Farm
Speak John
C.v.whitney
Joe W. Brown
Bramazon Farm
den B
Francie’s Hat
Proper Proof
Te Vega
Captain’s Gig
Johnny Sellers
Dancer’s Image
Sellers
Bob Ussery
Dancer
Forward Pass
Earlie Fires
Keeneland
Ismael Valenzuela
San Felpe
Don Pierce
Don B
Manny Yeaza
C.V. Whitney
Yeaza
Hawks Sold To Atlanta Syndicate
St Louis NBA franchise changes hands as Ben Kerner says the Hawks are sold to Atlanta developer Thomas G. Cousins and former Gov Carl E. Sanders. The club will become the Atlanta Hawks pending NBA board approval, with no sale price disclosed.
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Ben Kerner
Kerner
National Basketball Association
Atlanta
Georgia
NBA Board of Governors
St. Louis Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
Thomas G. Cousins
Carl E. Sanders
Cousins
Cousins Properties Inc
Hawks
Late-Model Stock Cars Return To Tucson Tracks
Late-model stock cars and claimers return to Tucson Motor Raceway and Houghton Road Speedway with Don Brant and Roy Shepherd aiming to defend leads in point standings. Brant holds a slim late-model edge over Dan McPhedran and Dick Moeller, while Shepherd faces new claimer challenger Billy Barr. Time trials start 7:30 p.m. at Tucson and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Houghton Road with races at 8 p.m. and a 2:30 p.m. trophy dash.
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Tucson Motor Raceway
Don Brant
Roy Shepherd
Houghton Road Speedway
Brant
Dan McPhedran
Southwest Super Stock Racing Association
Houghton
Florists Levy clash again in Citizen Bowling rolloffs
Broadway Flower Shoppe seeks revenge after losing to Levy’s of Tucson 14 10 in last week’s Tucson Daily Citizen Classic final. The rematch opens tomorrow at Lucky Strike with games starting at 7 pm.
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Levy
Jan Petranek
Citizen
Broadway Flower Shoppe
Broadway
Levy’s
Tucson
Tucger
Tucson Sports Schedule Highlights This Evening
Tonight features auto racing at Houghton Speedway and Tucson Motor Raceway, dog racing at Tucson Greyhound Park, bowling Citizen Classic and Cactus Bowl, college baseball Arizona versus ASU on KTUC, golf Citizen Cup at Tucson Country Club, and NHL hockey playoff action on channel 13 with Stanley Cup coverage. Baseball games include Reds versus Dodgers on KTUC and Giants versus Cardinals on KOLD, with Giants versus Astros and Angels versus Cubs also listed. multiple times across the day.
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Tucson Motor Raceway
Tucson Greyhound Park
Tucson Country Club
Randolph North
Houghton Speedway
Cactus Bowl
Tigers
Angels
KCUB
Reds
Dodgers
KTUC
Giants
Cards
KOLD
Weightlifting Event Slated At Lighthouse YMCA
The Tuccson Invitational Weightlifting Meet and Mr Tucson Physique Contest are set for tomorrow at the Lighthouse YMCA. Lifts start at 2 p.m. with the Mr Tucson contest at 7 p.m. Top contenders include Jon Cole and Ray McMahan among heavies, Bob Williams and Dennis Moore in lighter classes.
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Tucson
Lighthouse Ymca
Jon Cole
Ray McMahan
Bob Williams
Mesa
Bill Poretta
Dennis Moore
Mauch Boozer Lose Battle Over Spitball Rule
Phillies manager Gene Mauch and pitcher Boozer protested a Shea Stadium call over the spitball rule during a game with the Mets. Warren Giles advised tearing up the protest as umpires applied the rule to warmups, then allowed a walk after Blass violated the mouth-touch during a 3-2 count.
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Boozer
Ed Vargo
Mauch
Vargo
Phillies
Giles
Pittsburgh
Rich Allen
Steve Blass
Bob Engle
Allen
Sudduth Receives Sportsmanship Nod for Flowing Wells Star
Herbert T. Sudduth, Flowing Wells High standout, is highlighted in Tucson Daily Citizen as a Sportsmanship Award nominee. The wrestler captained three Class ABC state titles, earned outstanding wrestler honors in 1967 and 1968, and won 54 straight high school matches. He also placed second at the U S Junior Olympic Championships in Chicago last summer. He played three years of football, earned honorable mention in 1966, and was a four year pole vaulter. His coach praises his modesty and team focus, noting a freshman weight move to aid teammates cost him state meet eligibility yet showcased leadership. He serves in Key Club and Lettermen’s Club, leads in Senior Class activities, and helped fund and build the outdoor patio project.
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Tucson Daily Citizen
Herbert T. Sudduth
Flowing Wells
Sudduth
ABC
Dave Thomas
Herb
Key Club
Lettermen
Wild Game Barbecue Set Tomorrow at Saddle and Surrey
Tucson Wildlife Unlimited hosts its annual wild game barbecue tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. at the Saddle and Surrey Guest Ranch 4110 Sweetwater Drive. Door prizes include a boat with motor and trailer. Public invited.
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Tucson Wildlife Unlimited
Saddle and
Surrey Guest Ranch
Sweetwater Drive
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Rich Hinton
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Tim Piodinec
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